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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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i let the jeep set for about a week, now it doesnt want to start, i changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, crank sensor, spark plugs, cables, distributor cap, and battier. any ideals
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Did you check the coil for spark
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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yes i did. coil to dis cap, and cap to spark plug
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Can you hear the fuel pump kicking on and off
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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yes, fuel pump and filter are new, and i have gas at the fuel rail
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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check the fuses? does it crank over?
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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i checked the fuses before i changed things, but i will check again, and yes it turn over
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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do you think it can be the timing ?
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 90xjcompita
do you think it can be the timing ?
No
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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i just checked all fuses and they r good
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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i checked all fuses n relay they r good
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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ok my jeep just started, but i have to keep my foot on the gas, as soon as i let go it turns off, and the trottle body back fires
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Originally Posted by 90xjcompita
ok my jeep just started, but i have to keep my foot on the gas, as soon as i let go it turns off, and the trottle body back fires
Maybe I was wrong lol
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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is the distributor adjustable ?
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Originally Posted by 90xjcompita
is the distributor adjustable ?
No. Get off the timing kick.

Even though you have fuel at the rail, you may not have enough pressure. It needs to be checked with a gauge.
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